Tech suppliers' country-based cyber-risk checks get pushback from some EU govts
By Júlia Tar and Matthew Newman ( October 22, 2026, 16:57 GMT | Insight) -- Several EU countries oppose plans to classify technology suppliers as security risks because of their links to non-EU states, according to comments on the proposed Cybersecurity Act revision compiled in a new document. Governments also differ over deadlines for removing high-risk suppliers’ telecom equipment. The objections mirror differences in the European Parliament, where lawmakers have proposed competing approaches to assessing supplier risks.EU plans to classify technology suppliers as security risks on account of links they have to non-EU countries face objections from several member states, according to written comments compiled in an Oct. 16 document....
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